Sr. Learning & Development Specialist , AWS Senior Talent & Transformation

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AWS is seeking a Senior Learning & Development Partner to design and scale leadership development programs such as Day 1 Leader and Day 1 Culture across AWS globally. You will partner with program managers, learning specialists, and senior stakeholders to create world-class development experiences.

You'll blend strategic thinking with hands-on design, apply adult learning principles, and measure impact to drive leader effectiveness and cultural outcomes across the company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing global leadership and management development programs.
• 10+ years designing global leadership and management development programs.
• Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to end-to-end strategy and execution for Day 1 Leader and Day 1 Culture programs across AWS globally.
• Design and develop program content incorporating adult learning principles, leadership research, and Amazon's Leadership Principles.
• Drive innovation in program design, incorporating new modalities (virtual, hybrid, experiential learning).
• Establish and track key performance indicators for program effectiveness and business impact.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Program design

Leadership development

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in business or related field

Job description

Are you passionate about developing the next generation of leaders at scale? Do you thrive on creating transformative learning experiences that shape organizational culture? AWS is seeking an exceptional Senior Learning & Development Partner to help drive our flagship leadership development programs: Day 1 Leader and Day 1 Culture.

In this role, you will be a key contributor to the strategy, design, and continuous improvement of AWS's core leadership development initiatives that impact thousands of leaders globally. You will partner with program managers, learning specialists, and senior stakeholders to design and deliver world‑class development experiences. This role requires a unique blend of strategic thinking, hands‑on program design expertise, and deep knowledge of adult learning and leadership development.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing and scaling leadership development programs in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments. You will partner closely with AWS senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure our programs drive measurable impact on leader effectiveness and organizational culture.

Key job responsibilities

Program Design & Strategy

• Contribute to the end‑to‑end strategy and execution for Day 1 Leader and Day 1 Culture programs across AWS globally
• Help define program vision, success metrics, and multi‑year roadmap aligned with AWS business priorities and culture goals
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, participant feedback, and industry best practices
• Identify opportunities to scale programs to meet the needs of AWS's rapid growth while maintaining quality and impact

Learning Design & Delivery

• Design and develop program content incorporating adult learning principles, leadership research, and Amazon's Leadership Principles
• Drive innovation in program design, incorporating new modalities (virtual, hybrid, experiential learning)
• Maintain high quality standards for all program materials, facilitator guides, and participant experiences
• Support program logistics, technology platforms, and vendor relationships

Stakeholder Management & Influence

• Partner with AWS senior leadership to align program content and delivery with business needs
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Management, and other PXT teams to ensure integrated talent solutions
• Build strong relationships with internal facilitators and subject matter experts
• Present program results and recommendations to senior leadership audiences

Measurement & Impact

• Establish and track key performance indicators for program effectiveness and business impact
• Conduct regular program evaluations and translate insights into actionable improvements, partnering with Research Science
• Build business cases for program investments and demonstrate ROI to stakeholders
• Use data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities in leadership development across AWS

About the team

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Work/Life Balance

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Basic Qualifications

• - Experience demonstrating strong analytical abilities and confidence in the use of data
• - Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
• - 5+ years of designing global leadership and management development programs experience
• - 10+ years of designing global leadership and management development programs experience
• - Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• - Master's degree, or Bachelor's degree in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
• - AWS Professional level certification
• - Knowledge of concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making
• - Experience in written and oral communication, including the ability to communicate with all levels in the organization (technical, business, executive)

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Seattle - 125,800.00 - 170,200.00 USD annually